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Charity 'bike ride' with benefits!

16th May 2013

The Mayor of Derby, Cllr Lisa Higginbottom, has arranged a static charity bike ride this Sunday at David Lloyd Gym & Fitness Centre, Pride Parkway, Riverside Road, Derby on 19 May from 10.00 ... read more »

Carers Week Events

15th May 2013

Carers Week begins on 10 June and to celebrate Derbyshire Carers Association have a week-long programme of events. read more »

Stay and Play Project - Sova

15th May 2013

The Sova Engage Project is running another Stay and Play course at the NACRO building in Allenton, starting on Wednesday, 5 June for six weeks. The course runs from 1.30 to 3.00 pm and is aimed at ... read more »

Volunteers' Week - a new look!

8th May 2013

Volunteers' Week takes place from 1 to 7 June every year and this will be its 29th year. Volunteering England are running the week along with their partners in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. ... read more »

Festival of Funding

8th May 2013

Festival of Funding, Tuesday 25 June at Community Action 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Are you a new group that hasn't applied for funding? Would you like to find out which funders to ... read more »

Derbyshire Male Voice Choir

7th May 2013

Derbyshire Constabulary Male Voice Choir has been raising money for charity through local community concerts since 1956 and are about to plan their concert programme for the 2013-14 season. If ... read more »

DCC Drinking at home survey

1st May 2013

Derby City Council has asked Social Change, an independent market research company to undertake a survey about drinking at home. Derby City Council is working with local NHS and police to ... read more »

New service for homeless people in Derby and Derbyshire

30th April 2013

A new housing service has been launched to try and reduce the number of homeless people in Derbyshire. The No Second Night Out service will provide an innovative 24-hour Hub and call line offering ... read more »

Derbyshire Voice cuts update

30th April 2013

DCC's proposed cuts and how they will affect Derbyshire Voice. Mental Health Service receivers are already facing a loss to some services and changes to benefits. Now their voice is being ... read more »

Mandela House Community Building - open day 14 May

30th April 2013

Community Building Needs New Lease of Life Derby City Council is exploring the possibility of a community/social enterprise group or groups taking over the management of a community building in ... read more »

Relate - FREE Family Counselling

25th April 2013

Relate are delighted to announce that they will soon be re-opening the Family Counselling service at South Chaddesden Children's Centre for Derby city residents. Please click for details of the ... read more »

25 April Mandela Centre - Open Day for VCS

24th April 2013

Community Building Needs New Lease of Life Derby City Council is exploring the possibility of a community/social enterprise group or groups taking over the management of a community building in ... read more »

Clore Social Leadership Programme

24th April 2013

The Clore Social Leadership Programme is now looking for its fifth cohort of Fellows. To be eligible, applicants must be working or volunteering in, or closely with, the wider social sector and ... read more »

Our Big Gig 2013 - get involved!

17th April 2013

Our Big Gig is a community music celebration taking place across the UK from the 11to 14 July. This annual event aims to bring communities together to celebrate their local musical talents and get ... read more »

Derby People's History - Blue Plaque Dedication

16th April 2013

Derby People's History attempts to rediscover the past of Derby's ordinary people, what they did individually and collectively to make the world better. The current campaign is to raise awareness ... read more »

Sova Engage Project - update

10th April 2013

Sova Engage P roject Update Over the last few weeks Sova has organised lots of courses for families including art and crafts, gardening, cooking, family sports, IT taster and play and stay. ... read more »

DCC Cuts to Voluntary Sector Funding

9th April 2013

Some months ago, Community Action sought legal advice about proposed council cuts to voluntary sector funding in the city from 2014/15. This followed a meeting of voluntary groups at which we were ... read more »

QUAD charity screening during April

28th March 2013

The Mayor of Derby, Cllr Lisa Higginbottom has teamed up with QUAD in Derby to present a Charitable screening of Skyfall in QUADfor her chosen charities, Rainbows Hospice and the Baby Unit, Royal ... read more »

Shining Stars - get your nominations in!

27th March 2013

Nominations are now open for Community Action's Annual Shining Stars Volunteering Awards 2013. The awards ceremony will be held at Deda, Chapel Street, Derby on Wednesday 5 June from 10:00 am to ... read more »

Influence Decision-making in Derby

27th March 2013

Derby City Council make decisions on the provision of public services in the city. By asking people about their needs, they find out how the diverse needs of people living, studying, working and ... read more »

DCC Cuts Consultation 2013

27th March 2013

Derby City Council have launched their Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector Consultation for 2013. They are consulting with currently funded voluntary sector organisations on the potential ... read more »

Job Club for Deaf People

27th March 2013

Please click for information about a new job club for deaf people starting on Tuesday 16 April in Derby. read more »

Derwent Stepping Stones Information Session

26th March 2013

Derwent Stepping Stones are holding an information session for people to pop along and find out about what they have to offer. Just book a place at reception and then go along from 9:30 to 10:30 ... read more »

FREE courses at Derby College

13th March 2013

Derby College are currently offering a range of FREE courses for a limited period of time. The courses can be studied either online or via a workbook Click on the subject below for more ... read more »

Celebrating Women's History Month

12th March 2013

The Reel Vision Grassroots Film Festival is organised by VoxFemme: Women's Voices, who has programmed a line-up of film to celebrate Women's History Month 2013 which communicates the theme of ... read more »

Relate Derby and Southern Derbyshire need your help

12th March 2013

Relate Derby and Southern Derbyshire are asking for people's help to ensure their Derby City services continue Relate Derby and Southern Derbyshire have been notified by Derby City Council that ... read more »

FREE Level 3 Diploma training for a limited period!

12th March 2013

Are you interested in FREE* training tailored for the voluntary sector? Community Action Derby is now able to offer the following courses: Level 3 Diploma in Volunteer Management Level 3 Diploma ... read more »

Community First - free webinars for panel members

12th March 2013

There are a limited number of places still available for free Community First support webinars, which start next week. The webinars will help you make the most of your website and are also an ... read more »

Sign Relate's petition against the cuts

7th March 2013

In light of the proposed budget cuts by Derby City Council Relate Derby's grant is now at risk. Please click to download the petition that Realte would like to submit to the Council to show the ... read more »

VCS Cuts

7th March 2013

Interesting article in Derby Evening Telegraph about the potential cuts to voluntary and community organsiations for 2014/15. Click to read article read more »

Social Enterprise Energy Initiative

5th March 2013

Are rising energy bills becoming a strain on your organisation? The Social Enterprise Energy (SEE) initiative helps social enterprises, charities, and voluntary and community groups to ensure ... read more »

Changes to Benefits - advice and support

21st February 2013

There are lots of changes to the way benefits are paid coming into force from 1 April this year. Details of the changes can be found on the Derby City Council website. If you know of anyone who ... read more »

Cancer and Walking for Health Event

21st February 2013

On 10 April , Enjoying Derby and Macmillan Cancer support are holding an event in Derby to raise awareness of the effects of physical activity for people recovering from cancer treatment and to ... read more »

Derby Women's Centre Hypnotherapy Sessions

21st February 2013

Derby Women's Centre are running Hypnotherapy Sessions by a qualified practitioner for weight loss, smoking, relaxation, insomnia and stress. The sessions are by appointment only. For more ... read more »

FREE Chairs!

12th February 2013

University of Nottingham Students' Union - based at Derby Education Centre at the Royal Derby Hospital - have some unwanted chairs that are FREE to voluntary or community groups There are 19 ... read more »

Inspiring Derby Week 2013

11th February 2013

How can you get involved in Inspiring Derby Week 2013? Monday 24 June - Sunday 30 June DCC want you to help inspire people to be proud of Derby and to show off its people, places and all the work ... read more »

Age UK Derby and Derbyshire Events

22nd January 2013

Age UK Derby and Derbyshire Events and Forums Coffee Morning with Specsavers at St Peters Church Derby Friday 25 January 10.30 am to 12.30 - Bob Morley from Risley will be discussing Birds of Prey ... read more »

Splashfit - community fitness

22nd January 2013

Splash Fit is a registered charity and community-based fitness facility. Opened in 2010 Splash Fit's focus is delivering no-frills affordable sports and fitness to the local community. Whether ... read more »

Development Fund

9th January 2013

The Development Fund is open to applications from voluntary and community organisations. One-off grants of upto £1000 are available and the deadline for applications is 8 February. They will ... read more »

Disability Direct - FREE advice at Council House

8th January 2013

Disability Direct is now providing a free advice and form-filling service to disabled people within Derby City Council's brand new Council House. The charity's free drop-in information service at ... read more »

FREE office furniture!

8th January 2013

Free office furniture available from Derby City Council As part of the modernisation of the Council to provide more effective services to the local community some office furniture has become ... read more »

Protect Derby Carers Services

2nd January 2013

Derby City Council is proposing drastic cuts to carers services. There will be no support in Derby whatsoever for carers after three years if the proposals go ahead. Protect Derby Carers Services, ... read more »

Cuts update....

21st December 2012

Fantastic news - as a result of our campaigning Derby City Council have agreed to a 12 week consultation period! This is great news for all vountary and community groups in Derby but let's make ... read more »

Don't Cut Charities!

19th December 2012

Don't Cut Charities - Derby City Council Proposal Threatens the Most Vulnerable People in the City Important information on Derby City Council's Budget Proposal 2013-15 and its impact on local ... read more »

Good Neighbour Fund - help for winter weather

19th December 2012

Good Neighbour Fund During the cold and icy weather, many people who are otherwise fairly independent can become isolated. They may be elderly and frightened of falling; have limited mobility made ... read more »

New Community Centre for Sinfin

6th December 2012

Local volunteers in and around Sinfin have been working very hard over the last few months and are now pleased to announce the launch of Sinfin Community Centre. The building, located on ... read more »

Big Lottery Refund Campaign - call to action!

6th December 2012

Early Day Motion 747 is cleared for take off - please help it get airborne! The Directory for Social Change reports that the Big Lottery Refund Campaign has secured an Early Day Motion in the ... read more »

New Group for 'Kids of deaf adults'

6th December 2012

Calling all 'Kids of Deaf Adults'! Would you like to meet other 'Kodas' and be involved in cool workshops? Go on outings, learn new skills and have loads of fun? Then go along to the ... read more »

Help Improve Access to DCC Services

6th December 2012

Are you a voluntary sector group that provides information and advice to the local community? Do you want to improve access to council services for your 'customers'? DCC want to improve access ... read more »

Gift Aid Small Donations - update

6th December 2012

Third Sector Daily announced last week that the Government has softened the eligibility criteria for charities to make claims under the forthcoming Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme. The scheme, ... read more »

DCC Budget Consultation

6th December 2012

Derby City Council is currently consulting on its budget proposals for the next three years - from 2013/2014 to 2015/2016. This is in response to Government cuts and to enable the Council to make ... read more »

Movember update

29th November 2012

As Movember draws to a close we persuaded Kim and Kate to stick on their 'mos' for a photo opportunity with Simon - note they are all the same style! Matt wasn't around at the time of writing but ... read more »

Movember update...

22nd November 2012

As Movember week three draws to a close the Citizens' Eye Derby team at Community Action donned their 'mos' in support of Matt, Simon and Shaun. Happy Movember everyone! read more »

YMCA Derbyshire "astonished" at further cuts

21st November 2012

Derby, 19 November 2012 - YMCA Derbyshire has expressed grave concern for vulnerable people in Derby after Cath Roff, the City Council's Strategic Director of Adults, Health & Housing, ... read more »

Movember update!

15th November 2012

It's Movember Thursday again! As Shaun wasn't available this week for photos the 'mo sisters' stepped in for support! Click for some very interesting photos... read more »

Movember Update - with pics!

8th November 2012

Our Community Action 'mo bros' are still developing their styles - click for photos! read more »

Movember at Community Action!

1st November 2012

During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men's faces in the UK and around the world. The aim of which is to raise vital funds and ... read more »

NCVO report - the VCS and the Work Programme

16th October 2012

NCVO recently published their latest research on how voluntary organisations are faring in the Government's Work Programme. Following on from previous research and work throughout the last year ... read more »

FREE British Red Cross First Aid Training

15th August 2012

FREE FIRST AID SESSIONS FROM THE BRITISH RED CROSS EVERYDAY FIRST AID Everyday First Aid sessions differ from more traditional first aid training. The sessions are a maximum of two hours long and ... read more »

Derby People's Kitchen

8th August 2012

Derby People's Kitchen - wholesome fresh food served on the last Monday of each month at Boyer Street Community Rooms (off Abbey Street) - suggested donation of £2. Derby People's Kitchen ... read more »

Citizens' Eye Derby

19th July 2012

Citizens' Eye Derby is a community journalism project run by volunteers through the Volunteer Centre based at Community Action The Citizens' Eye team have been very busy from the moment they got ... read more »

CredAbility - get accredited!

18th July 2012

Are you looking for a way to demonstrate your pro-active commitment to your disabled customers? If so, then CredAbility could be just what you are looking for. CredAbility is an accreditation ... read more »

£476 million Olympic underspend owed to communities

13th June 2012

Press release from Directory of Social Change Hundreds of millions of lottery cash raided from vulnerable people and communities to fund the Olympics must not go back to the Treasury, says the ... read more »

FREE belly dancers for fundraising events!

29th May 2012

Boost your fund-raising event with FREE belly dancing! Karen Oliffe is part of a belly dancing group that are offering to perform at fund-raising events for FREE! Karen says: "We are a small band ... read more »

Community Directory Derbyshire

17th April 2012

28 March 2012 Community Directory Derbyshire is a new directory for voluntary and community groups in Derby and Derbyshire. To check the details of your group or to register for FREE see www. ... read more »

Community First Neighbourhood Matched Funding

17th April 2012

Neighbourhood Match Fund: A £30m fund to encourage people to give time and expertise to local projects. The funds will be distributed to 600 areas across England, which have been selected by ... read more »

Community First - Funding for Derby

4th April 2012

What is Community First? Community First is an England-wide programme, funded by the Office for Civil Society, on behalf of the Government managed by the Community Development Foundation. It will ... read more »

Volunteer Management Apprenticeship

5th January 2012

Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Volunteer Management Do you manage volunteers? Would you like to gain a new nationally recognised qualification - Level 3 Diploma in Volunteer Management? ... read more »

Reach Out and Funding News - are you getting them?

31st August 2011

If not click here to be added to the distribution list. Reach Out is the fortnightly ebulletin from Commmunity Action Derby with lots of news, training and events for the voluntary and community ... read more »

Community Action Achieves Inspire 2012 Mark!

20th July 2011

Community Action achieves the London 2012 inspire mark! Helping people into volunteering has been a key part of Community Action's work for more than 20 years. The Volunteer Centre Derby team ... read more »

TUPE and VCS Groups

21st June 2011

Some voluntary and community groups seem to think that TUPE regulations, which come into effect if a service is transferred from one organisation to another, does not apply to voluntary sector ... read more »

Effectiveness of Volunteer Recruitment Report

18th August 2010

The Volunteer Centre at Community Action have produced a report on the Effectiveness of Volunteer Recruitment. To read the report click here. read more »

Reach Out Archive

24th November 2009

View our Archive If you would like to read past copies of Reach Out, the fortnightly ebulletin from Community Action, please click on the link above. We also publish a monthly training and events ... read more »

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18th September 2009

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